Victorian Japanese is Shakudo Ringed

A puppy is wrapped in a golden sash on the back of a kneeling woman on this Shakudo ring c. 1870. It appears that the woman is uncovering a bone from the earth. The sash swirls throu...

The luscious red of this garnet ring is symbolic of passion and romance. Passion, romance, inner fire, friendship and love are all symbolic of garnets and Victorians were acutely aware of the symbolic connection. The ring has beautiful beaded prongs separating the garnets that bring a lively brightness. The under girdle is punched and well made. The ring is 10 kt gold, a strong gold purity. Bohemian garnets...

This 15 Kt flat cut garnet natural pearl ring shares an attribute with Georgian rings which is the roundness, or the curved setting of the ring. The curve makes the ring look tailor ...

On a 14 Kt band with raised engraving of flowers and swirls, a .30 old European diamond is raised in a flower setting that is the focus of this ring. The borders are raised and uneng...

A pristine band of bright, beautifully matched oval turquoise from Persia are sparked by the tiny diamonds interspersed in their lovely architectural 15 kt gold setting. Regardless o...

A two carat plus dome of Lapis Lazuli has characteristic flecks in the stone and looks like the clear blue of the night sky. The ring cut is know as a sugarloaf as it rises upward fr...

Damascened Japanese jewelry is jewelry that is created from multiple metals, often one that includes the alloy known as, Shakudō. Shakudō is an alloy of gold and copper, with less th...

This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these artists moved to making wearable art during the period of the 1870s - 1900. Here we have a very rare Shakudo piece of a snake traveling through grass. Notice the grace of the proportion of the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat Gold. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. Snake jewelry is highly desirable and collected today. Provenance: From the collection of the legendary Edith Weber Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn on the red carpets of the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Her store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

Striking Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Ring from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs on large central arch with hammered gold metal shank. Central motif 1.25" long by .33"...

Snake Ring Ruby Victorian Style Cocktail Ring Victorian J Dauphin J DAUPHIN " Reflection of an Angel" Hand Made in Los Angeles The serpent, or snak...

Circa 1890s, 18k. Victorian symbols of friendship and trustworthiness, these snake rings were popular as gifts. Featuring meticulous construction with a sleek design accented by a .3...

Step into a world of timeless elegance and whimsical allure with this Victorian peridot, pearl, and turquoise ring. Nestled in a bed of lustrous 10k gold, this stunning ring showcase...